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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.68, 3,104.58 and 974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.68, 3,104.58 and 974 is: 1,460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.68 : 3,104.58 = 974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.68/3,104.58 = 974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.68x = 3,104.58 × 974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.68x = 3,023,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,860.92/2,070.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.32

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